One piece duck decoy

Abstract

A duck decoy is provided which is molded or otherwise formed in a unitary manner from high density material such as polyurethane. The decoy floats and has a low profile and lifelike appearance and can be made to simulate the appearance of many duck species. The decoy is fabricated in single unitary piece including the head and body portions. The high density material has a high impact resistance of about 900 pounds per square inch and is extremely rugged. The decoy can withstand a shotgun blast without losing its appearance and without losing its structural integrity. The decoy is extremely light and typically weights about 6-8 ounces. The decoy can be hand painted and have realistic taxidermy glass eyes. The decoys are one of the lightest decoys commercially available without losing their durable rugged quality. The decoy has a low profile and a resting position of the head. The low profile and low weight of the decoy allows a hunter to carry several dozen decoys in a bag without assistance. The bottom is flat and can include a keel for floating stability. Because of its broad profile, it is particularly stable in rough waters. The decoys are unsinkable.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A one-piece bird decoy comprising: 
 a unitary body of high density, high impact resistant buoyant material in the shape of a duck;    a head integral with the body and disposed in a resting position on the body; and    the body having a large width to body height ratio and capable of floating low in the water.    
     
     
         2 . The decoy of    claim 1    wherein said bird is a duck.  
     
     
         3 . The decoy of    claim 1    wherein said buoyant material is high density polyurethane.  
     
     
         4 . The decoy of    claim 3    wherein the high density polyurethane has an impact resistance of about 900 pounds per square inch.  
     
     
         5 . The decoy of    claim 3    further comprising a keel extending from the bottom of the body and along the length of the body.  
     
     
         6 . The decoy of    claim 5    wherein the bottom of said decoy is flat.  
     
     
         7 . The decoy of    claim 5    which further comprises a primer coat of paint adherent to the surface of the body and integral head.  
     
     
         8 . The decoy of    claim 5    which further comprises a decorative coat of paint representing duck plumage.  
     
     
         9 . The decoy of    claim 8    which further comprises artificial eyes.  
     
     
         10 . A process for making a one piece, buoyant bird decoy comprising the steps of: 
 a. preparing a mold,    b. injecting into said mold a buoyant material, and    c. decorating said decoy to resemble a resting duck.    
     
     
         11 . The process of    claim 10    wherein said buoyant material is high density polyurethane.  
     
     
         12 . The process of    claim 10    which also comprises the injection of paint primer into said mold prior to the injection of said buoyant material.